Blinkies: In-store SmartSource coupons. They are called “blinkies” because their little box blinks to get your attention and are near products. Kids are great spotters for these coupons! Note: These coupons usually say “do not double” on them and can be used anywhere manufacturer coupons are accepted. So, if you find a blinkie coupon at one store, you can take one and use it at another store.

BOGO/B1G1: Buy one get one

BTFE: Box Tops for Education (School reward program)

Catalina: Coupon printed at register after purchased qualifying items. You can use these on another transaction usually at that particular store only. I like to use these ASAP if I’m at a store I don’t normally shop at so I don’t forget about them.

CLFE: Campbell’s Labels for Education (School reward program)

CNP: Coupon Near Product (similar to blinkies)

CPN: Coupon

CRT: Customer receipt tape. CVS receipt coupons to be used at CVS/pharmacy stores only.

DND: Do not double (some coupons have this language)

Double Coupon: Coupon that a store doubles in value

EB/ECB: ExtraCare Bucks you can use at CVS/pharmacy only.

ES: Easy Saver Rebate program from Walgreens (no longer used)

FAR: FREE after rebate

GC: Gift card

GM: General Mills (coupon insert you will find in the Sunday papers. These seem to come out every month or so.)

IP or IPQ: Internet printable coupons

IVC: Instant Value Coupon (Walgreens store coupon found in monthly Easy Saver Booklet)

K: Kellogg’s (coupon insert you will find in the Sunday Papers. These are rare, but usually 1-2x a year you will find these.)

MFR: Manufacturer

MIR: Mail in rebate

MM: Moneymaker

ONYO: On your next order

OOP: Out of pocket

OOS: Out of stock

P&G: Proctor & Gamble (coupon insert you will find in the Sunday papers at least once a month.)

Peelie: Coupon you peel off a package. Ethical couponing tip: Please don’t peel off a coupon to use at another store. These are meant for that product only unlike blinkies or tear pads!

PSA: Prices starting at

Q: Coupon

RC: Rain check

RP: Red Plum (coupon insert you will find in the Sunday papers, which you may or may not get depending on your area.)

RR: Register Rewards at Walgreens (similar to Catalinas)

SCR: Single Check Rebate (This seems to be specific to Rite Aid, which I don’t cover.)

SS: SmartSource (coupon insert you will find in the Sunday papers almost every week.)

STACKING: Using multiple coupons for one product. Most stores will allow you to stack store coupon and manufacturer coupons. For example, you can stack a Target coupon with a manufacturer’s coupon. Stacking includes stacking coupons with your MIR to reduce your OOP.

TEAR PAD: A pad of coupons or MIR near a product or on display. These are usually manufacturer’s coupons that you can use at any store which accepts manufacturer’s coupons.

UPC: Universal product code

WT: Winetag (Rebate form found on wine bottles. Only allowed in certain states. If you have never seen them like me, your state probably doesn’t allow them!)

WYB: When you buy

YMMV: Your mileage may vary (Depends on certain store policies/factors whether the deal will work.)

Some other things you will see:

$1/1, $2/1, $2/2, etc: This means you will get $1 off 1 product purchased, $2 off 1, $2 off 2, etc.

2/$1, 3/$4, 4/$5, etc: This means two items costs $1 or $0.50/each, 3 items costs $4 or $1.33/each, etc. You can just buy unless the offer specifically states you must buy X amount to get the discounted price.